Step 1

Heat the oil in a pan.

Step 2

Saute the garlic and ginger. Add the onion. Continue to cook until the onion becomes soft.

Step 3

Add the fried dried fish (daing). Stir. Cook for 1 minute.

Step 4

Pour-in the coconut milk; stir. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the papaya. Cover and cook in medium heat for 15 minutes. Add water if necessary.

Step 6

Put-in the malunggay leaves. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.

Step 7

Pour-in the fish sauce and add the ground black pepper and chili (chili is optional). Stir. Cook for 2 minutes.

Step 8

Transfer to a serving plate.

Step 9

Serve. Share and enjoy!